TablePress is a free table plugin for WordPress with optional paid Pro and Max plans for extra features and support.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- See site
- Category
- Other tools
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for TablePress
TablePress vs wpDataTables
TablePress wins 3 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | TablePress | wpDataTables |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 9/10 (better) | 6.9/10 |
| Starts at | See website | $49/year |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 30 days (better) | 15 days |
| Billing | Free + paid plans | Subscription |
| Active installs | 600K+ (better) | 60K+ |
| Last Black Friday | – | 70% off |
| Category | Other tools | Admin & dev tools |
| Vendor | TablePress | Melograno Ventures |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose TablePress if…
- Site owners who need tables without code
- Page builder users embedding tables
Choose wpDataTables if…
- Sites that publish data tables or price lists
- Teams that manage data in Excel or Google Sheets
Features
TablePress
- Spreadsheet-style editor
- Import and export
- Sorting, search and pagination
- Excel-like math formulas
- Block, widget and shortcode embeds
wpDataTables
- Excel-like table editor
- Imports from many data sources
- Dynamic charts
- Search, filtering and export
- Responsive tables
- WooCommerce integration
Pros and cons
TablePress
- Basic features are free forever
- Works with Elementor, Divi and Bricks through shortcodes
- No limit on table size or count
- Pro and Max prices are not shown on the premium page
- Free support is through community forums only
wpDataTables
- Free version available on WordPress.org
- Excel-like editor with merged cells and cell formatting
- Imports from Excel, CSV, Google Sheets, JSON and XML
- Lifetime licenses available for every paid tier
- No trial version; the only refund option is a 15-day money-back guarantee
- Webhooks start at the Pro plan and the public REST API needs Developer
- WooCommerce integration is not included in Starter
Pricing plans
TablePress
Plans not listed. See TablePress pricing
wpDataTables
StarterStarts here
$49/year
1 site
- 1 domain per year
- Unlimited tables and charts
- 1 year of premium support and updates
Standard
$79/year
1 site
- WooCommerce integration
- Folders and categories
- Fixed headers and columns
Standard Lifetime
$199 lifetime
1 site
- 1 domain
- Lifetime premium support and updates
- Same features as Standard
What Reddit says
TablePress
Not enough Reddit discussion yet.
wpDataTables
Reddit posts about wpDataTables are mostly how-to questions on tables, charts and calculations, with little praise. The recurring complaints are search behaving unexpectedly, including a 2026 report that the search box stopped working after the download tools were turned off.
TablePress vs wpDataTables questions
Is TablePress better than wpDataTables?
On our comparison TablePress comes out ahead on 3 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, TablePress or wpDataTables?
TablePress starts at See website and wpDataTables starts at $49/year.
Can I get TablePress or wpDataTables cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. wpDataTables was 70% off last year.
Both products
wpDataTables is a WordPress table plugin designed for easy and intuitive table creation and management, suitable for various types of users including businesses and developers.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $49/year
- Category
- Admin & dev tools
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for wpDataTables
